Scrum Master

An exciting career awaits youAt MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.POSITION SUMMARY:The IT Corporate Services team is looking for a passionate and energetic Scrum Master (SM) that will guide our team and department to deliver upon our commitments and value for our Business Partners. The SM will be a part of the Value Management Office (V MO) within the Corporate Services IT . The VMO team facilitates the Agile Process for Human Resource and Corporate Applications. The SM will work closely with the product owner and delivery teams to guide and assist them to success. In this role, you will assist with resolution of any conflicts or issues that may arise. This includes identifying issues through data analysis. The SM will need to be relentless, curious, and driven to facilitate the agile process enabling the teams’ plans, progress, and comp letion. This includes understand ing the greater IT organization and how we work together. Additionally, the SM will be empowered to seek out, identify, analyze and implement changes to ensure the team is continuously improving. This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. Key Responsibilities:

Maintains and improves Agile practices (Scrum or Kanban) for a team, creating optimal environments for development and collaboration.

Executes specific project or team schedules, tasks and resource requirements by coaching team members toward a positive relationship for optimal delivery.

Partners with Product Owner and other stakeholders to maintain transparent communications about delivery status and expectations. Facilitates or partners to facilitate team events.

Arranges project or Iteration planning, including setting goals and objectives, defining roles and developing detailed timelines.

Monitors agile team’s delivery maximizes value and aligns to the roadmap

Assists team in meeting governance, controls and best practices in Agile Delivery or DevSecOps . Ensures team adheres to standard practices in sprint/iteration planning and goal setting.

Assists with regular stakeholder communications to provide updates on work status, impediments and roadmaps.

Partners with Product Owners and others to ensure User Stories and Features are specific, thorough, and ready for implementation.

Applies and facilitates Agile methodologies, including iteration planning, refinements, retrospectives, and daily standups for a team.

Assists in developing Agile training materials and content, shadows in delivery of hands on training and coaching of defined Agile practices to teams.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems preferred, related field or equivalent work experience

3+ years of relevant experience required

SAFe Agile Certification preferred

Skills:

Agile Methodologies - Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering a project throughout its life cycle, taking incremental steps towards the completion of a project.

Change Management - The process of controlled identification, planning and implementation of required initiatives to prepare, support and help individuals, teams and organizations to navigate through change.

Data Analysis - The process of measuring and managing organizational data, identifying methodological best practices and conducting statistical analyses.

Issue Resolution - The process of addressing problems that need to be solved, the decisions that need to be made, and the risks that need to be mitigated.

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - A process used by the software industry to design, develop and test high quality softwares.

Workflow Optimization - The process of improving an existing workflow, by reducing operating costs or improving the efficiency of work done.

Continuous Improvement - An ongoing effort to evaluate and improve products, services, or processes through incremental and breakthrough improvements.

Facilitation - Facilitation is the means of expediting a process or operation quickly and efficiently. Particular focus is on meetings, but can include other processes such as the delivery of products and services where others are involved and their participation is critical to success.

Metrics Reporting - Metrics reporting involves the systematic collection, analysis, and presentation of quantifiable data to evaluate the performance or progress of a specific process, project, or system. It serves as a valuable tool for informed decision-making and continuous improvement by providing insights into key indicators and trends.

Risk Management - The development of policies, procedures, and technologies to mitigate threats from malicious actors and reduce information technology vulnerabilities.

Team Management - Ability to organize, gain the involvement of, and manage diverse work groups and/or task forces to accomplish specific project or unit goals.

Conflict Resolutions - Ability to manage conflict and competing priorities among people and situations, while recognizing and addressing sensitivities.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.Location:San Antonio, TexasAdditional locations:Findlay, OhioJob Requisition ID:00010672Location Address:19100 Ridgewood PkwyEducation:Bachelors: Information Systems TechnologyEmployee Group:Full timeEmployee Subgroup:RegularMarathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs/DepartmentofLaborEEOC.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability About Marathon Petroleum CorporationMarathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.